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Lake Desolation, NY

Panoramio Photo by Torrey.Joshua

Lake Desolation NY is located in the foothills of the Adirondacks in Saratoga County. Its location offers the best of both worlds: a wide range of outdoor activities, just minutes from a premier a shopping and dining experience.

The area offers a number of recreational opportunities for the outdoor enthusiast including hiking, biking, swimming, fishing and boating (canoes & kayaks only.)

In the winter, due to the elevation, the lake is one of the first to freeze in the area -making Lake Desolation a popular choice for snowmobiling and ice skating.

Lake Desolation is located only minutes from Saratoga Springs! Enjoy shopping, dining, entertainment and events just a short trip away from town.